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Make crimes criminal again doomsdayscenario.co · Garrett Graff Opinion: Donald Trump has figured out the scam: If he says something is required for “national security,” courts will give him all the leeway necessary. 

What archaeology reveals about the rise of all-powerful rulers knowablemagazine.org · Tim Vernimmen Autocracy wasn’t inevitable in early civilizations. But when riches were there to monopolize, strongmen and inequalities emerged. 

Why does every poll seem to show a tossup now? fiftyplusone.news · Noah Wyhof-Rudnick Campaigns see internal polls as tools for fundraising. 

AI CEOs say they’ll pace themselves. A game theorist explains why they may not sfstandard.com · Kevin V. Nguyen Unpacking the motives behind the industry’s talk of restraint, cooperation, and China. 

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A look inside the Paramount settlement Variety · Todd Spangler Commitment to not sell studio lots, an additional $300M investment in U.S. film production, CNN oversight and more. 

Bill Burr: ‘I didn’t want to be the angry guy’ Rolling Stone · David Fear The comedian talks about shrooms and therapy, getting roasted by his kids, and the state of America. 

Toys ‘R’ Us is opening 120 new stores as grownup collectors fuel toy sales NBC News · Rob Wile The once-bankrupt chain is attempting a holiday-season comeback as nostalgic adults and teens drive a boom in old-fashioned physical playthings. 

9 cult classic books that don’t deserve the hype screenrant.com · Tom Russell “On the Road” is monotonous, “Gravity’s Rainbow” is too smart for its own good, and “Catcher in the Rye” is overrated. 

This new capybara cafe lets you hang out with the internet’s kings of chill Frommers · Zac Thompson Wanna meet one of social media’s favorite animals in a cool, lounge-like setting? Of course you do. 

20 soaring images from the Bird Photographer of the Year 2026 awards Popular Science · Popular Science Team From urban seagulls to snorkeling penguins. 

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